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Generic Prinivil, Zestril(Generic name: Lisinopril)
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Prinivil, Zestril (generic name Lisinopril) is a Cardio & Blood medicine.
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brand names: Zestril, Prinivil
generic name: Lisinopril
What are lisinopril tablets?
LISINOPRIL (Prinivil ® , Zestril ® ) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor. Lisinopril controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels; it is not a cure. High blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Lisinopril also helps to treat patients with heart failure (heart does not pump strongly enough). Generic lisinopril tablets are available.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Zestril (Lisinopril) If Zestril (Lisinopril) is taken with certain other drugs, decreased, the effects of either could be increased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Zestril with any of the following:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin (Indocin)
Lithium (Lithonate, and others that leave potassium in the body, Eskalith)
Potassium preparations such as K-Phos and Micro-K
Water pills such as HydroDIURIL and Lasix, such as Aldactone and Midamor
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How does it work? Zestril tablets contain the active ingredient lisinopril, which is a type of medicine called an ACE inhibitor. (NB. Lisinopril tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.)
ACE inhibitors work by blocking the action of a compound in the body called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Normally ACE produces another compound called angiotensin II, as part of the body's natural control of blood pressure. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to constrict and narrow, which increases the pressure within the blood vessels.
As lisinopril blocks the action of ACE, it reduces the production of angiotensin II. This means that the blood vessels are allowed to relax and widen. The overall effect of this is a drop in blood pressure, hence lisinopril can be used to lower high blood pressure.
The reduced pressure within the blood vessels means that the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump the blood around the body. This means that ACE inhibitors such as where the heart is not pumping as efficiently as it should be, lisinopril can also be used to improve the symptoms of heart failure, and to improve survival following a heart attack.
What side effects may I notice from taking lisinopril?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•decreased amount of urine passed
•difficulty breathing, itching
•swelling of your face, lips, or chest pain
•fever or chills
•numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes
•skin rash, palpitations, lightheadedness or fainting spells
•fast or uneven heart beat
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